Eurasian water shrew photograph

Eurasian Water Shrew

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Lifespan3 years
Scientific nameNeomys fodiens
Mass15 – 19 g (Large Adult)
Trophic levelOmnivorous
Length8. 2 cm (Large Adult)
Did you knowThe Eurasian Water Shrew (Neomys fodiens), known in Britain as the Water Shrew, has venomous saliva, although it is not able to puncture the skin of large mammals such as humans.
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About Eurasian Water Shrew


The Eurasian water shrew, known in the United Kingdom as the water shrew, is a relatively large shrew, up to 10 cm long, with a tail up to three-quarters as long again. It has short, dark fur, often with a few white tufts, a white belly, and a few stiff hairs around the feet and tail.

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